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Fujifilm

X-H2

40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.

$1,999

Released Sep 2022

vs

Fujifilm

X-Pro3

Rangefinder-style APS-C for documentary and street photographers.

$1,799

Released Oct 2019

X-H2 is 2.9 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

X-H2

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

X-Pro3

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2 wins 5 categories·X-Pro3 wins 0 categories
  • AX-H2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 17 frames)
  • AX-H2 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AX-H2 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AX-H2 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2X-Pro3
Resolution40.2 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst20 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g497 g
Battery540 shots370 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-Pro3

141 × 83 × 46 mm

497 g (1.10 lb / 17.53 oz)

X-H2 is 4mm narrower than X-Pro3 but it is also 10mm taller and 38mm thicker.

X-H2 is 163 g heavier than X-Pro3.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2 · 46mm X-Pro3

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X-Pro3

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H2

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-Pro3

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-H2X-Pro3
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H2

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • RAW buffer depth

    202 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90

Reasons to choose

X-Pro3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 140.5, 82.8, 46.1

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    497 g vs 660 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-H2

Pros

  • 40MP APS-C
  • 8K video
  • IBIS

Cons

  • APS-C
  • Large files
  • Complex video modes

X-Pro3

Pros

  • Hybrid viewfinder
  • Weather sealed
  • Classic design

Cons

  • Hidden rear screen divisive
  • 26MP
  • Superseded

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2
X-Pro3
Resolution
40.2 MP+54%
26.1 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H2
X-Pro3
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
-6 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-H2
X-Pro3
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps+36%
11 fps
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
30 fps+50%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
202 frames11.9× more
17 frames
X-H2
X-Pro3
Max resolution
8K
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps3.6× more
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.264
X-H2
X-Pro3
Weight
660 g
497 g−163 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, X-H2 or X-Pro3?

X-H2 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X-Pro3 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2 and X-Pro3?

X-H2 is 40.2 MP and X-Pro3 is 26.1 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2 and X-Pro3 have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-Pro3 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2 or the X-Pro3?

X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic. X-Pro3 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2 and X-Pro3?

X-H2 weighs 660 g and X-Pro3 weighs 497 g, so the X-Pro3 is 163 g lighter.

Do the X-H2 and X-Pro3 record 4K video?

X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-Pro3: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X-H2 and X-Pro3 weather sealed?

X-H2: Yes. X-Pro3: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2 and 370 shots for the X-Pro3, giving the X-H2 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2 launched at $1,999 and X-Pro3 at $1,799. The X-Pro3 is $200 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.